"I stayed pretty true to the recipe, other than using her alternate suggestions. Balsamic vinegar for the Chinkiang, and (Christian Bro's) dry sherry for the rice wine. I also use grapeseed or canola oil in place of peanut oil. I find the peanut oil smokes too much." - Cathy Hagin of Pleasant Hill, Calif. myculinarymission.blogspot.com

"I stayed pretty true to the recipe, other than using her alternate suggestions. Balsamic vinegar for the Chinkiang, and (Christian Bro's) dry sherry for the rice wine. I also use grapeseed or canola oil in place of peanut oil. I find the peanut oil smokes too much." - Cathy Hagin of Pleasant Hill, Calif. myculinarymission.blogspot.com (Cathy Hagin)